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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
Creepy Cool
I heard a lot of people raving about this book and the "rental line" was too long, so I decided to buy it and find out what others liked about it.
Ghosts...check
Creepy...check
Left me feeling a little uneasy in the dark...check
Made me appreciate c...Read More
Ghosts...check
Creepy...check
Left me feeling a little uneasy in the dark...check
Made me appreciate c...Read More
I heard a lot of people raving about this book and the "rental line" was too long, so I decided to buy it and find out what others liked about it.
Ghosts...check
Creepy...check
Left me feeling a little uneasy in the dark...check
Made me appreciate contemporaries again...check
Great story, real characters and I liked that the main character was not the typical young, hot-blooded male. He's mature and has been through and has seen a lot of crap during his time. I didn't like him at first, but he grew on me and in the end, I loved him.
The book draws you in and keeps you on the edge the entire length of the book with its twists and turns. It's graphic, but endearing at the same time.
This is a keeper.Show Less
Ghosts...check
Creepy...check
Left me feeling a little uneasy in the dark...check
Made me appreciate contemporaries again...check
Great story, real characters and I liked that the main character was not the typical young, hot-blooded male. He's mature and has been through and has seen a lot of crap during his time. I didn't like him at first, but he grew on me and in the end, I loved him.
The book draws you in and keeps you on the edge the entire length of the book with its twists and turns. It's graphic, but endearing at the same time.
This is a keeper.Show Less
posted by cmor4les on November 9, 2008
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1 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
I was rooting for the ghost!
I didn't really care what happened to the main charactar, who had no redeeming qualities that I could see.
posted by Anonymous on April 4, 2008
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Creepy Cool
I heard a lot of people raving about this book and the "rental line" was too long, so I decided to buy it and find out what others liked about it.
Ghosts...check
Creepy...check
Left me feeling a little uneasy in the dark...check
Made me appreciate contemporaries again...check
Great story, real characters and I liked that the main character was not the typical young, hot-blooded male. He's mature and has been through and has seen a lot of crap during his time. I didn't like him at first, but he grew on me and in the end, I loved him.
The book draws you in and keeps you on the edge the entire length of the book with its twists and turns. It's graphic, but endearing at the same time.
This is a keeper.9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted February 13, 2008
A Powerful First for a Writer to be Reckoned With
Joe Hill has successfully planted his writer's flag in the world of fiction with this incredible debut novel. He launches his story using a classic horror device - a haunted object, and then obliterates all cliches and standards where the genre is concerned. His story was thrilling, terrifying, and beyond comparison. It's rare to read an author who can create such originality using such a common theme.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted May 3, 2011
Not for the easily frightened
I have never read a book that literally made me scared to be alone. This is the one. It's a great read that keeps you wondering what is next. I couldn't put it down but I was scared to pick it up at night..Great book.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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The Best Debut Novel I Have Ever Read!!!!!
Joe Hill has crept into my house and made me turn on my lights to check for ghosts. This novel will make one think twice about antiques. The main character Jude is a death metal rocker with a sick twist on colletibles. He collects aynything to do with death and the occult, he even has a snuff film in his collection. So when he comes across a chance at buying a ghost online he doesn't think twice about it. This purchase may just cost him more than money, it may just cost him his life.
This novel was so good that I had to check twice to make sure that it was his first one. This book was phenomenal and it reminded me of someone else. As I was looking up the author I found out that he comes from a distinguished family. He is the son of Stephen and Tabitha King, they obviously know a little bit about writing.
This novel kept me reading well into the night, at the expense of my own fears. The way that he uses shorter chapters with a long one interspersed in between makes it seem like you have read for an hour when it has been four. The characters seem believeable and it is easy to start to believe that you are reading a biography instead of a fiction novel.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes horror, suspense, or just a good book to read. Stephen King fans will be happy with this book, it made me think back to his older books and want to go back and re-read them. Next on my list is to pick up Joe Hill's new book, 20th Century Ghosts. Pick up your copy today, just read it with the lights on.2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Emily_E
Posted January 28, 2009
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Who Knew?
Who knew that "horror-genes" exist? Obviously, Stephen King's son got HIS share!...lol! It's been a long time since a book has impressed me to the extent where I STILL get shivers--months after resding the book--when I think about it! Bravo! I'll look forward to many more!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Horror fans will believe in ghosts at least in Joe Hill novels
Rock star Judas Coyne loves collecting gruesome macabre junk. He always checks E-Bay and other on-line sites to see if any collectibles are for sale. He recently purchased a suit at an online auction in which the seller claims the attire is haunted by the ghost of the dead owner.--------------- Judas thinks of five degrees of separation when he learns who the ghostly owner of the suit is apparently his new possession belonged to the late Craddock McDermott, the stepfather of a superfluous groupie he tossed aside before she committed suicide over being coldly discarded by the famous rocker. Craddock vowed revenge when he was alive but had to wait for death to complete his quest as his spirit plans to kill Judas.---------------- The dueling lead characters make this a fascinating psychological ghost story as nothing is quite like it seems. Readers will start off thinking Judas is a cold hedonist and Craddock is kindhearted stepfather who cannot rest until he obtains an eye for an eye. However, agendas and deeper motives surface during the exciting story line that will have the audience stunned. Horror fans will believe in ghosts at least in Joe Hill novels.---------- Harriet Klausner
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Tightly-written, spooky page-turner.
I couldn't help thinking while reading this novel that it's a book Stephen King might produce if anybody had the nerve to edit his manuscripts these days. Lean writing, nicely spooky scenes and explicit about the necessity of dog ownership should you choose to tangle with a vengeful ghost. Didn't put it down for about six hours.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Scary stuff!
I usually don't read "horror" stories, but noticed all the good reviews. Characters were extremely well-developed; I felt like I knew them each personally. Definitely a book to read during the day, in the light.
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newjoehillfan
Posted December 25, 2008
The Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill
Really scarey! I gave it to a friend to read and she gave it back a few days later saying she was afraid to continue. I enjoyed it.
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Shinobi
Posted December 17, 2008
A Fantastic Concept!
I borrowed this book from a friend upon her recommendation. Within a few pages I was blown away by the concept--a collector of the macabre purchasing a ghost on the internet! Of course the actual story is more complicated than that, and Joe Hill's writing is superb, especially for how new to the field/genre he is.
About three-fourths of the way through the book I ordered his first book "20th Century Ghosts" because I was so impressed with his talents!1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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TwilightLover1313
Posted December 2, 2008
Great So Far!
I'm reading Heart-Shaped Box right now and I can barely put it down! I love it! I love the characters, Jude, Danny, and Marybeth (Georgia)! Joe Hill is amazing!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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EXCELLENT!!! JOE HILL BRINGS A NEW HIT TO THE TABLE!!!
Joe Hill, like many of you know, is the horror novelist's Stephen King's son. But just because "Heart Shaped Box" is a "horror" novel, let there be no stereotyping. Joe Hill has a completely different writing style than his father. In fact, (and this is in my own opinion) Joe Hill writes a little better than his dad. But regardless, "Heart Shaped Box" was an EXCELLENT read, and makes me wanting more. I am really looking forward to this young novelists next thrill ride of a novel.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted June 28, 2008
A Fearful (and Fun) Read
For the first time in a long while, I truly felt a chill while reading. There were several genuinely scary passages in this book. A well-written foray into the supernatural, it was always grounded in psychological reality with characters that were original and multi-dimensional. This is a very promising start to what should be a long and successful career.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted August 3, 2008
My Favorite Book...
This book was amazing. Loved the characters and the dogs helped too. Fast paced and original. Cannot wait to read his next book.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted May 28, 2008
Had my heart in a vise...
I have to admit, the only reason I picked up this book was I read an article saying that Joe Hill was Stephen King's son. He had written the novel under the pseudonym not wanting to cash in on his fathers name. Being a huge Stephen King fan, I had to see if the talent ran in the family. It most definitely does. This book was spectacular. A little slow to get into at first, the story picks up pace without notice. Before you know it, pages are flying by and you are pushing yourself to read 'just one more chapter' again and again. With characters you cannot help but to care for and tons of twists and turns, it quickly spins away from your typical ghost story. But this book and you will not be disappointed!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted April 23, 2008
Didn't care!!
After forcing myself to finish this book, I discovered I didn't care about the characters, and felt like I was reading a script for a generic horror movie. It was almost as if Joe Hill wrote this book hoping it would become a movie. BORING!
1 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted April 4, 2008
I was rooting for the ghost!
I didn't really care what happened to the main charactar, who had no redeeming qualities that I could see.
1 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted March 18, 2008
Loved this book
When I first started reading this book,I was having some trouble getting into it - I thought it was slow and was going to be like a 100 other ghost stories I had read but for some reason, I couldn't put this book down. I loved it! I thought it was very well written and I have looked high and low for other books by Joe Hill. This is truly one of the best ghost stories I have read. I look forward to more good ghost stories from Joe Hill.
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Anonymous
Posted October 11, 2007
Best book ive ever read
I have never really been able to get into books but then i read this one and it got me to love reading. This book is funny at times and scary at others, in my opinion this is the best book
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Anonymous
Posted March 23, 2007
I'm a Joe Hill-Aholic!!!!!
I couldn't put this one down......now I can't pick another book up! I can not wait until Hill writes another one!! I am just going to have to settle for a King novel after that read. WOW!
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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